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High winds complicate snow removal in New Jersey suburbs
Even as the snowfall started to ease up by mid-morning, the wind was blowing the snow back onto roads that had been cleared.
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Road crews in Philadelphia in a race against heavy snowfall, high winds
The city said it was focusing on snow emergency routes. They say the goal is not to keep streets clear, but passable.
4 years ago
Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women’s title
Barty is the first Australian woman to win the singles title here since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
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Upper Darby mayor wants to use $1M of ARPA funds for gun violence prevention
A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
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New round of federal stimulus money to help 14 Philly arts organizations
A 3rd round of American Rescue Plan funds will help Philly arts organizations transition into a post-pandemic future.
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Kyle Rittenhouse gun from Kenosha shootings to be destroyed
A judge has approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to kill two people and wound a third during a 2020 street protest.
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Omicron drives U.S. deaths higher than in fall’s delta wave
Now omicron is estimated to account for nearly all the virus circulating in the nation.
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Biden visits collapsed Pittsburgh bridge, touts infrastructure law
President Joe Biden is visiting the collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh that fell just hours before his previously scheduled trip to promote his infrastructure package.
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A Dec. 28 letter says Tower failed to provide Chester County Emergency Medical Services with “accurate, ongoing communication.”
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Two Starbucks locations in Philadelphia file petitions to unionize
The Philly workers join a wave of others attempting to unionize the national coffee chain’s shops as the pandemic economy has bolstered organizing efforts.
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Pa. Commonwealth Court tosses no-excuse mail ballot law; appeal expected quickly
Gov. Tom Wolf has pledged to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court, which recent history suggests will reverse the decision.
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The storm will be the second major one to hit the state’s southernmost county this month. Prepare to be home for a day or two, emergency officials caution.
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Philadelphia to declare a snow emergency. Blizzard forecast for the shore
The Philadelphia region is expecting heavy snow and winds later today into Saturday. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s coast is under a blizzard warning.
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New Jersey declares emergency ahead of coastal winter storm
A state of emergency will begin at 5 p.m. Friday in New Jersey. State offices to close at 3 p.m
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Superintendent Hite named next CEO of national education nonprofit
Hite will continue to lead the School District of Philadelphia through the end of the academic year.
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